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Maggie_530

Level 1 (4 points)

Scam and phishing episode

iPhone 17e I had a pop-up scammer phishing event that wouldn’t stop alarming flashing to call apple support and I did call the number that popped up and I had a frightening event it was telling me 21 people got into my bank account

Posted on Oct 3, 2026 5:22 PM

2 replies

Chattanoogan

Level 8 (43,489 points)

Oct 3, 2026 5:41 PM in response to Maggie_530

As long as you didn’t provide any personal information or any of your Apple credentials … ??? … you’ll be fine.

You should review this.

Recognize and avoid social engineering schemes including phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support

Katana-San

Level 10 (124,115 points)

Oct 3, 2026 5:42 PM in response to Maggie_530

Hello~ Did you give out any personal or sensitive information to this number? Have you contacted your bank? I would suggest never calling any number that you are uncertain of.

Recognize and avoid social engineering schemes including phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support

~Katana-San~

Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256369958